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Levi, Finland

Ski resort in Kittilä, Finland


Summary

Ski resort in Kittilä, Finland

FieldValue
nameLevi
pictureLevi - panoramio.jpg
captionView from atop Levi fell
locationKittilä, Finland
nearest_cityKittilä: 17 km
pushpin_mapEurope#Finland
pushpin_relief1
coordinates
pushpin_label_positionright
map_caption
vertical325 m
top_elevation531 m
base_elevation206 m
number_trails43 pistes, (1 transfer)
– 17 beginner – (blue)
– 22 intermediate – (red)
– 3 advanced – (black)
longest_run2.1 km
liftsystem27 total
2 gondolas
5 chairlifts
14 T-bar lifts
5 stick lifts for children
4 rope tows
1 magic carpet
lift_capacity
nightskiing17 of 43 pistes
terrainparks3
snowfalllow
snowmakingyes
external_linklevi.fi/en

– 17 beginner – (blue) – 22 intermediate – (red) – 3 advanced – (black) 2 gondolas 5 chairlifts 14 T-bar lifts 5 stick lifts for children 4 rope tows 1 magic carpet

Levi is a fell located in Finnish Lapland, and the largest ski resort in Finland. The resort is located in the village of Sirkka, Kittilä municipality and is served by Kittilä Airport and Kolari railway station. At a latitude of 67.8° north, it is located approximately 170 km north of the Arctic Circle.

The peak of the Levi fell is at an elevation of 531 m above sea level. There are 43 ski slopes (17 of which are floodlit) and 27 ski lifts in Levi. Ascending the fell are 2 gondolas, 1 chairlift, 14 T-bar lifts, 5 stick lifts, 4 rope tows, and 1 magic carpet ski lift for children. Levi is one of two locations of gondola lifts in Finland, and has been chosen as the best domestic skiing resort in Finland four times.

Levi is an early stop on the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup circuit, hosting slaloms in mid-November, though the races in 2019 were held slightly later (November 23–24). With snowmaking, the climate provides a reliable early-season technical venue in Europe, prior to the late autumn events in North America. Uniquely, the winner of the women's slalom event is awarded a reindeer, though to date none of the winners have taken it away; the prize reindeer continue living on a nearby farm.

The slopes in Levi are mostly suitable for beginners or intermediates, but there are also three black slopes for experts. The highest vertical drop is 325 m and the longest slope is 2.1 km in length. The longest ski lift is about 1636 m long. Levi has one superpipe, one halfpipe, two streets, two snow parks, 10 free children's slopes and seven slope restaurants.

The skiing and snowboarding season in Levi is fairly long, often lasting from October to mid-May. The ski school provides instruction in downhill skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing and cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiers have illuminated ski tracks and snow that lingers well into the spring. There are 230 km of cross-country skiing tracks and 886 km of snowmobiling tracks in Levi.

The resort's latitude, north of the Arctic Circle, usually guarantees generous snow cover and sub-freezing temperatures (

At 8 km from the centre of Levi is Luvattumaa, Levi Ice Hotel & Ice Gallery; 45 km from Levi is the Snow Village Lainio, where one can view snow and ice buildings, eat in an ice restaurant (in Lainio), or experience a night's sleep in an ice room.

Family Areas

Next to the Front Slopes (Zero Point) is a children's recreational area, Kids' Land, that features a pome lift that's accessible with a valid ski pass and serves the beginner-level ski slopes. There is also a dedicated children’s sledding hill. Within Kids' Land, a Lappish kota (goahti) or teepee, offers a sheltered space with a fireplace, where visitors may bring food for grilling. As well as Kids' Land there is Leevilandia, located at the South Slopes adjacent to the South Point building. Leevilandia is a designated snow play area for families and beginner skiers. The area features two covered magic carpet lifts and a traditional pome lift. Recreational activities include sledding and snow tubing. Guided weekly programs offer games and competitions, and there's a campfire spot for toasting marshmallows and grilling sausages. Away from the slopes, Leevi's Playground provides an indoor space for play and dining. Access Leevilandia by a frequent-service ski bus between Levi Center and the South Slopes; the Leevilandia area ticket includes ski bus transportation.

References

References

  1. Ramsay, George. (December 21, 2016). "The world's coolest alpine retreat?".
  2. "Levi Ski Resort awarded as the Best Ski Resort in Finland in the international World Ski Awards".
  3. (2022-11-17). "Money, Trophies, Reindeer? The FIS' World Cup Stop In Finland Gives Skiers A Chance To Win A Unique Prize".
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